Special Needs Bus Monitor

McCracken County Public Schools; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

McCracken County Public Schools is seeking a Bus Monitor in Paducah, KY to assist the bus driver with discipline and safety while students are on the bus. You will help with loading, seating arrangements, record-keeping, and routine communications with school staff and parents.

The role requires the ability to lift students, knowledge of emergency procedures, and a professional appearance. Training and in-service sessions are provided to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to relate to children with special needs.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Ability to lift students as needed.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus.
• Assist student loading, unloading and seating as required.
• Document student information and route surveys.
• Secure seat belts, harnesses and wheelchair clamps as required.
• Coordinate seating for pre-kindergarten students per guidelines.
• Communicate with aides, teachers, principals and parents about student background and behavior.
• Maintain knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Assist handicapped children on/off the bus and supervise crossing home.
• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.
• Remain at work during the entire workday and maintain professional appearance.
• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.

Skills

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Special needs awareness

Physical lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.

Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.

Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.

Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.

Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.

Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.

Maintain a professional appearance.

Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.

Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.

Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

Maintain proper records and documentation.

Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

Understand and relate to children with special needs.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Lift students according to established guidelines.

Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

Maintain routine records.

Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

Special Needs Bus Monitor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986625

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 6: 00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: BUS MONITOR

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Assist school bus driver in maintaining discipline while bus is in operation; maintain proper records and documentation; assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Implement all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education.

• Assist the bus driver in maintaining discipline on school bus; monitor and assist students while bus is in operation.

• Consult with and assist bus driver in documentation of student information, record-keeping and completing route surveys.

• Assist driver in assuring seat belts, harnesses and wheel chair clamps are secured as required.

• Assist parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students; coordinate seating of pre-kindergarten students as required by State Transportation Guidelines.

• Communicate with classroom aides, teachers, principals, and parents concerning student background, medical problems and behavior as appropriate.

• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

• Assist handicapped children on and off the bus and escort children across street upon return home; lift children as required; assure responsible adult meets students leaving the bus.

• Attend in-service meetings and training courses as assigned.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Remain at work during the entire workday unless excused by immediate supervisor or designated representative.

• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Incorporate the use of technology in daily tasks.

• Maintain regular attendance.

• Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices concerning school bus transportation.

• Basic record-keeping techniques.

• Applicable sections of the KAR and other applicable laws.

• Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain proper records and documentation.

• Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required.

• Understand and relate to children with special needs.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Lift students according to established guidelines.

• Maintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures.

• Maintain routine records.

• Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $94.84 Per Day

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris Gossum , Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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